Graham Bishop is renowned for his vision and the courage to propose radical ideas, yet ground them in a mastery of the technical details of the financial system. He has been referred to as a one-man think tank and named at 33 amongst the Top 40 British EU policy 'influencers'.

European Commission: His influence at the meeting point of politics, economics and finance has been recognised again: President Barroso has appointed him to be a member of the Commission's Expert Group on debt redemption fund and eurobills.

Graham's many pro bono activities illuminate and reinforce his Consultancy Services. His deep knowledge of Europe’s financial system is integrated with his understanding of EU economic and budgetary policy-making – whilst set within the necessary framework of democratic accountability.

He was a member of the Commission's Consultative Group on the Impact of the Euro on Capital Markets; of the Commission's Strategy Group on Financial Services; and of the Committee of Independent Experts on the preparation of the changeover to the single currency (1994/5).

This Website, as well as Graham's Consultancy Service, is designed to bring clients the direct insights that flow from Graham’s position as a leading technical analyst of economic and structural developments in the financial markets of Europe.

"It is now entirely foreseeable that governments may make potentially far-reaching changes that would impact the valuation of European financial assets, as well as reforming the nature of the regulations governing key parts of the financial sector’s business".

"..So the consequences of this crisis will be historic – and will reverberate around global financial markets. The stakes for participants in European financial markets could not be higher.."

Consultancy services can take many forms: face-to-face meetings, telephone discussions, written comments, speeches, special articles, customised research projects, etc.

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"Brussels for Breakfast"

Graham Bishop acts as anchor at these meetings, where recent developments influencing financial services regulation in the EU - "Brussels" in shorthand - are reviewed.

How did it evolve? Since autumn 2004, Graham Bishop has acted as anchor to a monthly breakfast meeting. Applications have always exceeded our initial limit of 30 participants and we now restrict it to 65 experts attending each month - with a waiing list. So the format clearly meets a need.

We have held more than 130 such events in London, as well as others not just around Europe but also in Washington and Tokyo.

What is the Format for "Brussels for Breakfast”?

€ The format consists of an overview by Graham Bishop on his selection of events since the last Breakfast. He is accompanied by another speaker, usually from a Brussels think tank or government affairs consultancy. These comments should progressively draw in comment (and argument) from the other experts in that particular field. The key is that it is not a lengthy solo speech by Graham Bishop. Participants welcome the general sharing of views and information as audience response is an integral part of the success. They contribute detailed technical expertise from their own particular area so that everyone is enlightened. Graham Bishop moderates the discussion for about one-and-a-half hours by reviewing the main events in EU financial services policy (characterised as “Brussels”) - both as major themes and specific pieces of legislative activity.

€ Guests represent a wide spread of local market participants from the financial services industry and professional support services (banks, insurance, money managers, lawyers, accountants, etc.). Experience shows that a leavening of public sector participants (FCA, Bank of England and HM Treasury) helps to create the atmosphere of a real policy debate. This induces an interaction between all the participants and that contributes to a lively discussion – precisely because the audience is well informed in their individual areas, but they want to hear from people they know to be equally expert in other fields, thus rounding out their knowledge of Brussels developments.